Travel Guide

No matter what your level of travel experience is - Even if you have never travelled outside of Europe, we will provide you with everything you need. All the information, resources and guidance to ensure you have a fantastic holiday to New Zealand and Australia. We will adapt to your needs and travel experience accordingly. That’s one less thing to worry about!

Australia’s time zones

Australia is divided into three time zones: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST).

The time difference between the UK and Australia, therefore, depends on which time zone you are in. We suggest that you add the regions you will visit on the world clock on your smartphone. This will hopefully help to save any confusion.

The time difference may also be affected by daylight savings. Which may add or minus an hour. Daylight savings occurs from October through the end of March.

Officially, Australian Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday of October and ends on the first Sunday of April. However, not all parts of Australia are affected by daylight savings.

Culinary

Australia’s culinary scene is bursting with gastronomic flavours. Bountiful produce. Featuring some of the world’s top chefs and dining experiences. Are you a foodie? A wine lover? Or both? Australia serves a modern blend of international cuisines. A fusion of some of the world’s most exquisite flavours.

Would you like to try some traditional bush food? Our local guides would love to meet you and give you an insight into traditional Indigenous cuisine. Learn about the oldest culture in the world and their way of life. Or would you like to learn how to make ‘damper’ (traditional Australian soda bread)? Sitting by the campfire under the outback stars, make and share a ‘damper’ with your new travel friends.

Australia's climates

Tropical - In the most northern parts of Australia, you will find a tropical climate. With a wet and humid season (November till April) and a warm and dry season (May till October).

Subtropical - Some parts of Australia have a subtropical climate, such as Brisbane. During the summer (November till March), you can expect sunny weather with the chance of thunderstorms. It can get humid too. In the winter months (June to August), you will experience mild sunny weather with an average temperature of 20 - 10 degrees celsius.

Desert - The middle part of Australia is mostly made up of desert landscape with an arid climate. Summer temperatures are generally hot throughout. And in winter, you can experience freezing temperatures.

Dry Mediterranean - In some southern parts of Australia, you will find a Mediterranean climate, mild and rainy winters and sunny summers.

Temperate - The southern part of Australia has a temperate climate. The rainfall is generally spread out over the seasons. And you can experience a warm to hot summer and cool to cold winter.

Seasonal activities

Is it your dream to marvel at whales? Or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef? Depending on which activities you would like to do in Australia, depends on when the best travel time is. Because some of your dream activities may be only available seasonal or best experienced at a certain time of year. If you do have an activity on your bucket list, let’s sit down and have a chat about it together. We will ensure that you won’t miss out on your experience of a lifetime.

Flights

Your Australian journey already begins with a relaxing flight to the other side of the world. We know the best comfort, class and flight routes. We work with the most leading and cleanest airlines. Sit back and relax, tomorrow you will be in Australia. Enjoy the latest movies, read a book, take a nap - all while you are being served an assortment of food and drinks.

Would you like a stopover? Experience another exotic culture and cuisine. Another fascinating part of the world. Feel the warmth of the Cook Islands? See the beating heart of Hong Kong? Or maybe go shopping in Singapore? Whatever it may be, we would love to discuss all the stopover possibilities together with you.